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Phlomis italica (Phlomis)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phlomis italica
Other names
Phlomis
Genus
Phlomis Phlomis
Species
P. italica - P. italica is an upright perennials with grey-wholly leaves and whorls of hooded, lilac-pink flowers in summer.
Phlomis italica is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Compact
Flower
Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers Leafhoppers
General care
Pruning
Seed heads can be left on for winter interest.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Phlomis italica (Phlomis) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Phlomis italica
Other names
Phlomis
Genus
Phlomis Phlomis
Species
P. italica - P. italica is an upright perennials with grey-wholly leaves and whorls of hooded, lilac-pink flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Seed heads can be left on for winter interest.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Phlomis italica (Phlomis) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Phlomis italica (Phlomis)
Common pest name
tomato thrips
Scientific pest name
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
About this section
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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